2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARCS3202 Advanced Medical Imaging Systems
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: John Huckle
Email: J.S.Huckle@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of year 2 of BSc (Hons) RadiographyThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The objective of this module is to develop a broad understanding of the physical principles underlying specialised imaging modalities currently used in diagnostic medical imaging, and an in depth knowledge of a specific modality of the student's choice.Application in clinical practice, diagnostic efficacy and safety issues will be considered as well as the role of this method of imaging in relation to other specialised imaging modalitiesObjectives
1. Critically evaluate how a range of advanced medical imaging technologies influences imaging in clinical practice.2. Develop a deep understanding of the technological principles of single advanced medical imaging modality, and how these principles are applied in clinical practice
Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to explore and assess the technological means, both current and emergent, by which physical principles are used to produce clinically useful images.
2. Understand how different physical principles determine the application of the various advanced imaging systems in clinical practice.
3. Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the current and emergent technological principles and techniques involved in the function of a selected advanced imaging modality and the implications for clinical practice.
Skills outcomes
To explore current and emergent technologies.
To evaluate the advancements in medical imaging technologies.
Syllabus
Content will include the technology and principles used in the construction of the equipment, how images are produced and displayed, how the characteristics of different tissues relate to the acquisition process and why these determine the use of this modality in clinical practice. Limitations imposed by these physical principles are also considered, as are the constraints required to minimise hazard to the patient.
Current and emergent technologies
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Assessment Hours: 25 hours for assessment & assessment preparation.Private Study Hours: 50 hours, comprising:
30 hours reading;
10 hours preparation for lectures;
10 hours literature searching.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Comments given on outline drafts of workSeminars
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Technical report: 2500 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53
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